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42240

Kentucky · 41,415 residents · 277 sq mi
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ZIP 42240 is home to 41,415 people in Christian County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. The typical home is worth $174,200. Owners hold 53% of the housing stock. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 35.1. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Christian County, 42240 ranks 7th by median household income.

$51,534
US average: $82,259
$28,373
US average: $44,673
$174,200
US average: $376,019
21.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
277 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.7%
Age 65+
17.1%
48.5%
51.5%
2.44 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(26,762)
Black21.8%(9,014)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,020)
Asian0.8%(336)
Other7.9%(3,283)
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Christian County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
42215$83,098
42217$65,357
42232$90,265
42236$68,819
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 42240?

ZIP code 42240 has about 41,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42240?

The typical household in ZIP code 42240 earns about $51,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 42240 expensive?

In ZIP code 42240, the median home is worth about $174,200, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 42240?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 42240 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42240?

About 18.6% of people in ZIP code 42240 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024